NRCME (DOT) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
FMCSA Mission Statement - Correct Answer-To reduce crashes, injuries,
fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - Correct Answer-Licensed, certified, registered provider
who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered
through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
FMCSA - Correct Answer-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - Correct Answer-National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commercial Motor Vehicle - Correct Answer-Weight >1000 lb ; or transports
>8 people for compensation ; or >15 people without compensation ;
transports hazardous materials requiring placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce - Correct Answer-Interstate: multiple states or
international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for
drivers? - Correct Answer-SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining
whether the driver has violated drug use regulations? - Correct Answer-
Medical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - Correct Answer-Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
, - Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - Correct Answer-Describes responsibilities of Medical
Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - Correct Answer-1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - Correct Answer-Established
DOT as separate federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - Correct Answer-
Required drug testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while
driving - Correct Answer-Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their
Medical Certification? - Correct Answer-No. Certificate is provided to
employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
How many standards are used to determine driver fitness for duty? - Correct
Answer-13
How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *discretionary*? - Correct
Answer-9
(according to my review course)
- Other sources say 10 and say that T2DM is discretionary
How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *NON- discretionary*? -
Correct Answer-4
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VERIFIED ANSWERS.
FMCSA Mission Statement - Correct Answer-To reduce crashes, injuries,
fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner - Correct Answer-Licensed, certified, registered provider
who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered
through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
FMCSA - Correct Answer-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME - Correct Answer-National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commercial Motor Vehicle - Correct Answer-Weight >1000 lb ; or transports
>8 people for compensation ; or >15 people without compensation ;
transports hazardous materials requiring placarding
Interstate commerce
vs.
Intrastate commerce - Correct Answer-Interstate: multiple states or
international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for
drivers? - Correct Answer-SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining
whether the driver has violated drug use regulations? - Correct Answer-
Medical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41 - Correct Answer-Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
, - Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43 - Correct Answer-Describes responsibilities of Medical
Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for medical certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41
When was DOT established? - Correct Answer-1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - Correct Answer-Established
DOT as separate federal entity
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 - Correct Answer-
Required drug testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while
driving - Correct Answer-Medical Certificate
SPE if applicable
Does the driver need to sign a medical release before you release their
Medical Certification? - Correct Answer-No. Certificate is provided to
employer.
(Release is required for a copy of medical report form)
How many standards are used to determine driver fitness for duty? - Correct
Answer-13
How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *discretionary*? - Correct
Answer-9
(according to my review course)
- Other sources say 10 and say that T2DM is discretionary
How many standards of "driver fitness for duty" are *NON- discretionary*? -
Correct Answer-4
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